Contrast check
#cc7722 on #ffffff is 3.37:1
A mid orange on a near-white gray background. It passes AA for large text only. The nearest color that passes, with the hue held exactly, is #b36200.
| Used as | Needs | Verdict at 3.37:1 |
|---|---|---|
| Body text (16px) | 4.5:1 | Fails |
| Small text (13px) | 4.5:1 | Fails |
| Large text (24px) | 3:1 | Passes |
| Bold 19px | 3:1 | Passes |
| Borders and icons | 3:1 | Passes |
| AAA body text | 7:1 | Fails |
The fix: #b36200
Lightness moved, hue held exactly, chroma untouched. Perceptual shift 0.072.
4.50:1 · up from 3.37:1
The same color on other backgrounds
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Measured in sRGB against WCAG 2.2 by Contrastproof